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Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, looks back in memoir 'Be Ready When the Luck Happens'
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa mini-empire of bestselling cookbooks and TV shows ever took off, she found herself at an airport, wanting to learn to fly. It was the …
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Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma …
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Main Street Manning's Arts Walk celebrating local artists, downtown businesses to be held Thursday
MANNING - Creating and sharing art develops a deep appreciation of art by both the creator of the piece …
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What to stream this weekend: 'Inside Out 2,' Clooney and Pitt, Princess Zelda and 'Grotesquerie'
What Ellen DeGeneres says is her last comedy special landing on Netflix and George Clooney and Brad Pitt …
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Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for 1969 film "The …
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Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC's 'Today' show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her …
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Reality TV star Julie Chrisley resentenced to 7 years in bank fraud and tax evasion case
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday resentenced Julie Chrisley to seven years in …
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Solving more than mysteries: Sumter Habitat for Humanity hosts inaugural fundraiser dinner, show to support ramp building program
On a warm Friday, Sept. 20, evening, filled with suspense and intrigue, Sumter residents found …
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Things to do: Dance to Too Much Sylvia at Fourth Friday concert, Cruise In To Breakfast on Saturday at Sumter Cut Rate
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
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Patriot Hall's Multicultural Festival was a 'success'
Amid its renovations, Patriot Hall welcomed Sumterites to its Multicultural Festival on Friday, …
DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – More than 21,000 workers continue to make progress restoring power to Duke Energy customers in western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina following Helene’s …
Carolyn Elizabeth Lesane, 81, transitioned on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Fort Washington, Maryland. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Harry Jefferson Sr. and Sarah Spann and …
Queenie Bell Brunson James, 91, of 275 Tullah Drive, died Oct. 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 15, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Haskell and Hattie Gregg Brunson. The family will …
Anne Watson Clark, 93, widow of Duane Norman Clark, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Covenant Place. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Dr. W. Burke Watson and Kate Brogdon Watson. …
Charlie Sanders Jr., 77, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born Dec. 3, 1946, in Sumter County, he was the son of the late Charlie Sanders Sr. and Martha Delay …
Martha Ann Spann Wilson, 91, widow of Levester Wilson and daughter of the late Rosa Lee Spann Jefferson and Daniel Pringle, was born on June 28, 1933, in Sumter. She departed this life on Tuesday, …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 3, 2024: Rowdy kids unwelcome at relative's wedding
DEAR ABBY: I recently attended a funeral for a family member. During the 90-minute service, my great-nieces and nephews (ages 3 to 6) were …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 2, 2024: Boyfriend's ex-wife likes to stir the pot
DEAR ABBY: I am dating an older man with two ex-wives. I have met both of them. I don't mind them. The last ex-wife and I get along. She usually …
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Dear Abby, Oct. 1, 2024: Daughter refuses to forgive mother for affair
DEAR ABBY: My older sister had an affair with an old boyfriend that lasted several months. She was 58 and had been married for 38 years. Her …
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Dear Abby, Sept. 28, 2024: Man appears content with commitment-free romance
DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to a man for a little more than a year. Things are wonderful between us, but he doesn't seem to want to make a …
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Louie is a 4-year-old, black-and-white, male American shorthair. He is neutered and housebroken and quite handsome. Louie loves people, even kids! He is wonderful with other cats but prefers a …
Dr. E. C. Jones helped found 2nd Black American Legion Post in S.C.
Reflections remembers the beginning of the first Black American Legion Post in Sumter that began addressing the needs of its veteran membership in 1953. This facility became a reality because of the efforts of Edward C. Jones, along with the support …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: 'Convenience Corner' opened in Sumter in 1949
Reflections revisits the opening of two of Sumter's favorite business establishments on what became known …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: North Main Street of the 1950s remembered
Reflections remembers buildings located on North Main Street in the late 1950s. This segment of downtown …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Education, pride important to Brogdon community
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about Brogdon Station. Read part one at …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Brogdon Station was Southern micro community in Sumter
Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became known as …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: T. Douglas Youngblood named Sumter's 1950 'Man of The Year'
Reflections remembers Thomas Douglas Youngblood and his tireless dedication to our city's …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Ralph Haddon and Don Browning were named Studebaker dealers in Sumter
Reflections remembers the Studebaker automobile and its contributions to the auto industry. …
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Many Sumter landmarks have vanished over time
Reflections remembers many of Sumter's landmarks that have been razed or altered to make room for …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Clevenger Business College opened in Sumter in 1950
Reflections remembers Clevenger College and its impact on the city of Sumter. The business school …
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Letter to the editor: Don't try to change who a good leader is
Once upon a time there was a fine man. He was respected by many and loved by even more in his own town. He had a great family and seemed to be …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you, Sen. Graham and Sen. Scott
In a time of economic uncertainty, it's shameful to see what the Biden/Harris Administration and Democrats are doing to our senior citizens, …
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Letter to the editor: To think America is immune from catastrophe is naïve, dangerous
Something is wrong with America. To argue over the personalities of Trump versus Harris misses the point. The issue is about ideology. As …
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Letter to the editor: Harris was concise, informed during recent debate
After the horrendous performance of the GOP candidate at the Sept. 10, 2024, debate, it is obvious who the choice should be by the informed …
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Letter to the editor: A call to action: Uniting against gun violence in Sumter
As a young person in the Sumter community, I am deeply troubled by the growing gun violence that continues to tear apart the lives of families …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter County volunteer firefighters need your help
In November, we will be asked to cast a vote on the Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum. Before you cast your vote, please consider that your …
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